Jacksonville Sharks

Sharks Add Four Rookies to Roster

Friday March 11, 2016

JU Standout Robustelli joins Sharks Training Camp

JACKSONVILLE - The Jacksonville Sharks announced Friday the addition of four new players to the active roster for 2016 including wide receiver Andrew Robustelli, offensive lineman Cody Precht, Rufus Quinn and defensive end Laith Wallschleger.

Robustelli, (6’3” 210), the grandson of New York Giants Hall of Fame defensive end, Andy Robustelli, comes from Jacksonville University. The standout wide receiver was First Team All-PFL in 2014 and 2015. Robustelli now competes for a roster position and looks to start his professional legacy with the Jacksonville Sharks.

Precht (6’3”, 290) enters his first year in the league as Offensive Lineman for the Sharks. Precht ended his collegiate career at Stony Brook University as one of three players in the school’s program to start more than 40 games. His senior year, Precht started the first three games at right guard, finishing the season at right tackle and was awarded first team All-CAA.

Quinn (6’5”, 310) Mississippi native, played at Grenada High School as a Defensive Lineman where he recorded 28 total tackles and three sacks his senior year. In 2008, Quinn graduated from Grenada High School and committed to Arkansas Tech where he spent his colligate career playing on both Offensive and Defensive Line.

Wallschleger (6’4”, 275) played defensive end at the University of Delaware where he competed at the Colonial Athletic Conference. Wallschleger is a native of Alexandria, VA where he played football at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes High School where he played Defensive End and Tight End.

About the Jacksonville Sharks

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Arena Football League (AFL). The ArenaBowl XXIV and four-time South Division Champions are presented by Sea Best Seafood and play all home games on Sea Best Field at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Season Tickets for the 2016 season are now available, two tickets as low as $99. To reserve your season tickets or for more information, please call (904) 621-0700. Follow the Sharks on facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.